The Clark County Commissioner’s OK’d a request to give space in the county government building for the storage of material for the future Clark County Museum.
Members of the Jeffersonville-Clark County Preservation Association asked the commissioners for the space to begin collecting and cataloging items for the museum.
“For years and years, we have let things slip through our hands,” said Roger Fisher, president of the fledgling museum’s board. “Our local memorabilia and history is scattered elsewhere. The original Preservation Station sign is now in New York because someone bought it on eBay.”
Now the board will have a place to store items that residents donate, and catalog them for future use. The board expects to use the space for a maximum of two years before finding a permanent facility.
“We are a large county with an incredibly diverse, fascinating history,” Fisher said. “The river, steamboats, railroads and Quartermaster Station are just a few.”
IN OTHER BUSINESS
• The commissioners are looking into handing over responsibility for the maintenance and improvements of Salem-Noble Road to the city of Jeffersonville. The city annexed about 450 homes on the road, but did not annex the entire roadway.
“It’s the road all those residents take to get to and from Ind. 62,” Commissioner Mike Moore said. “You basically leave the city, enter the county for two miles, and then you’re back in the city.
“I think it’s in everybody’s best interest if we hand Salem-Noble Road over to Jeff. It just makes sense.”
The commissioners didn’t take any action at the meeting, but have plans to discuss the road with Jeffersonville officials.
• The commissioners approved an amendment to the Clark County Plan Commission’s Subdivision Control Ordinance. The plan commission unanimously voted to amend the ordinance to allow 36 months between preliminary approval of subdivision plats and construction beginning, instead of the 12-month duration previously required by the ordinance.
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Clark County OKs space for museum storage
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Money for miles: More states looking to tolls to pay for highways
Toll prices will fluctuate depending on traffic density. If toll lanes are crowded, prices will keep rising until enough motorists decide to remain in the slower lanes. The aim is to give motorists a way to travel quickly, but only if they are willing to pay for it — an idea that has stirred controversy.
Continued ... - News and Tribune briefs for May 29, 2012
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Steamboat Museum will dedicate Pilothouse at June 9 ceremony
The bell from the steamboat Mississippi Queen will also be dedicated at this time.
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Lugar says he won’t campaign for Mourdock
Lugar issued a statement chastising Mourdock for his unwillingness to compromise after the tea party favorite soundly beat him in the May 8 primary election.
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Grants available to downtown Jeffersonville residents
“The goal of this program is to strengthen the historic core of our community and to promote ongoing economic development in Jeffersonville,” said Jay Ellis, executive director of Jeffersonville Main Street Inc.
Continued ... - May 27, 2012
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SWEET TREAT: Volunteers see the attraction of annual Starlight Strawberry Festival
- May 26, 2012
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THE 'V' WORD: SUB: Prosser Career Education Center moves away from stigma of ‘vocational’ school
- TARC sets Memorial Day and Kennedy Bridge route changes
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Former employee sues Jeffersonville
The suit references a city policy, in which employees are supposed to receive a $100 stipend for each day they’re on call.
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Vietnam veteran receives medals 46 years after active duty ends
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Money for miles: More states looking to tolls to pay for highways
